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Matthew 14:7-10 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

7. So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

8. And prompted by her mother, she answered, “Give me John the Baptist’s head here on a platter! ”

9. Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.

10. So he sent orders and had John beheaded in the prison.

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